Who: Pinellas County Sheriff Office Patrol Operations Bureau
Jake R. Bushey (Arrested) DOB: 10/19/1995 Address: 9815 Rainbow LN Port Richey, FL 34668 Charge: Home Invasion Robbery
Michael P. Vitko (Arrested) DOB: 4/24/1996 Address: 4201 49th St. N. Apt. 410, St. Petersburg, FL 33709 Charge: Home Invasion Robbery
Edward M. Barnard (Arrested) DOB: 12/11/1993 Address:4724 Coronado Way S. Gulfport, FL 33711 Charge: Home Invasion Robbery
James A. Ryan (Arrested) DOB: 9/13/1996 Address: 4644 40th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Charge: Home Invasion Robbery
What: Deputies have arrested four people following a home invasion.
When: The incident occurred at about 3:23 am on Thursday, July 28, 2016.
Where: The incident occurred at 2081 N. Betty Lane, Clearwater, FL.
Why/How: On July 28, 2016 at approximately 3:28 AM Pinellas County deputies arrived to 2081 N. Betty Lane in response to a home invasion call. The residents at the home were sleeping when two of the suspects entered the home through a bedroom window and began beating up the victim. When the father of the victim entered the bedroom, the suspects fled northbound on foot.
Deputies set up a perimeter and located two of the suspects. A K-9 deputy was able to track and locate two more suspects.
The victim had minor injuries and was transported to the hospital.
The motive for this robbery appears to be related to drugs and money.
The investigation continues.
Booking Photos:
Edward M. Bernard Jake R. Bushey
James A. Ryan Michael P. Vitko
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